Why Would a Company Issuing Credit Cards Use a Code

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why would a company issuing credit cards use a code that is much larger than the minimum length?

• A) to allow for expansion, since the customer growth may increase exponentially
• B) because the numbers are assigned sequentially and the codes should not use all possible numbers
• C) so that a person would not be able to guess a credit card number and illegally use it to purchase goods
• D) because the codes use the alphabetic derivation format
• E) since the codes are used to do inquiries on the data within them

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Definitions:

Humanistic Theory

Humanistic theory emphasizes individual potential, self-growth, and the importance of meeting psychological needs for love, esteem, and self-actualization.

Positive Regard

The acceptance, respect, and appreciation that one person shows another, considered essential in humanistic psychology for healthy personal development.

Psychodynamic Theorists

Researchers and clinicians who explore how unconscious processes and childhood experiences affect personality and behavior.

Unconscious Determinants

Factors that influence behavior and decisions without the individual's conscious awareness, rooted in the unconscious mind.